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06th December 2024 16:24:05 Hours
Major General M G W WW M C B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndupscassumed duties as the 58th successor in the office of the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) on 05 December 2024 at the Headquarters of the Volunteer Force amidst formal military traditions and customs.
On arrival at the camp premises, the newly appointed Commandant was received by Brigadier AMC Abeykoon RWP RSP USP – the Principal Staff Officer who accompanied by the Centre Commandant - Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) and Commanding Officer - Headquarters Battalion of the Volunteer Force.
Ritualistic events that were scheduled for the acceptance of duties and responsibilities in the office of the Commandant were unfolded, and accordingly, a Guard Turnout was accorded to the Commandant in compliance with the military norms. The newly appointed Commandant paid his tribute by laying a wreath on the memorial of late Captain SaliyaAladeniya PWV in the gesture of cherished memories of fallen war heroes who sacrificed their innumerable lives to safeguard the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.
Afterwards, the senior officer was ushered by Brigadier B M R J Bandara - the Deputy Commandant (Overlooking) and Inspector of Training, SLAVFto the saluting dais, and a spectacular military Guard of Honourwas awardedby the troops of SLNG.
The Commandant attended the official formalities of taking over duties on his new appointment at the auspicious time amidst the blessings of religious rites and rituals. In line with the itinerary of the day, the senior officer planted a sapling in the camp premises for the memory of the day of assuming duties.
The Commandant made his maiden remarks passing an inspirational note for the future assignments of duties of soldiers who are bound by a precise role and task. Paying his salutation and honour for the Volunteer Force: the oldest military establishment in the Sri Lanka Army originated in 1881, the Commandant spelled out the significance of revitalizing the spirit of volunteering that is ever saluted and honoured by this nation. The senior officer recalled the distinguished assignments executed by the Volunteer Force in eradicating terrorism from this soil and other remarkable contributions made by the members of the Volunteer Force during the post-war erawith the utmost honour.
A gathering of Brigadier Coordinating Officers, Colonel Coordinating Officers, Liaison Officers, Commanding Officers, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks who represented respective military establishments attended the occasion, and extended their best compliments upon the career ascension of the new descendant in the office of the Commandant in the Volunteer Force of the Sri Lanka Army.
The Commandant attended all-rank tea, and had a cordial interaction with the attendees.Reaching the pinnacle of the day, an address was made by the Commandantfor the officers emphasizing on the principles of a unified command that are to be inculcated for a fruitful delegation of duties towards the establishment.
